{"id":14231,"date":"2026-04-27T12:00:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T16:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/?p=14231"},"modified":"2026-04-27T16:35:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T20:35:39","slug":"weekend-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/weekend-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"BEST Free &amp; Family Weekend Events in Toronto! May 1-3"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s the last weekend of April, which in Ontario means <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/cherry-blossoms-toronto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cherry blossom<\/a> season is finally here! Springtime is also a fun time to get out\u00a0 into the city and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">event calendar<\/a> has lots in store this weekend, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/category\/festivals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">festivals<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/category\/concerts-shows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">concerts and shows<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/category\/cheapies-freebies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free<\/a> events, and the opening of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/seasonal-attractions-opening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">seasonal attractions<\/a>! Go on a family adventure with our Guide to the Best Family-Friendly Events in Toronto and the GTA This Weekend, May 1-3&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2>Things to Do in Toronto with Kids May 1-3, 2026<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\ud83c\udfa2 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/canadas-wonderland-spring-festivals\/\"><b>Canada\u2019s Wonderland Opening Day<\/b><\/a><b> | May 3<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>\ud83d\udccdCanada&#8217;s Wonderland, Toronto<\/strong><br \/>\nCanada\u2019s Wonderland is reopening for the 2026 season on May 3 (plus a Season Passholder Sneak Preview on May 1!) with exciting events happening throughout the spring months.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s4\">\ud83d\udca5 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/free-comic-book-day\/\">Free Comic Book Day<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s1\"> | May 2<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>\ud83d\udccdVarious locations<br \/>\n<\/strong>Rejoice, comic book nerds! Free Comic Book Day always offers new titles to try out, plus plenty of established favourites, from superheroes to anime.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s3\">\ud83d\udc4f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/weefestival\/\">WeeFestival \u2014 Arts and Culture for Early Years<\/a><\/span> | Starting\u00a0May 1<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\">\ud83d\udccd<strong>Various locations<\/strong><br \/>\nWeeFestival returns with performances and events in various locations around Toronto, intended for children newborn to six years old.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\ud83e\udd23 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/second-city-no-grown-ups-allowed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Second City Toronto: \u201cNo Grown-Ups Allowed\u201d<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"s1\">| Continuing<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>\ud83d\udccdThe Second City, Toronto<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Second City Toronto presents &#8220;No Grown-Ups Allowed&#8221;, where kids are the ones who give the performers ideas instead of parents!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\ud83e\udddc\u200d\u2640\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/ripleys-aquarium-breakfast-mermaid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ripley\u2019s Aquarium of Canada: Breakfast with a Mermaid<\/a> | Ending May 2<\/h3>\n<p>\ud83d\udccd<strong>Ripley\u2019s Aquarium of Canada, Toronto<\/strong><br \/>\nDive into a splashing good time at Ripley\u2019s Aquarium of Canada with their Breakfast with a Mermaid event, where families can enjoy a scrumptious breakfast while gazing at colourful fish.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\ud83c\udff5 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/cabbagetown-forsythia-festival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cabbagetown Forsythia Festival<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>| May 3<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\">\ud83d\udccd<strong>Riverdale Farm &amp; Wellesley Park, Toronto<\/strong><br \/>\nCabbagetown Forsythia Festival celebrates its community through the bright yellow forsythia shrubs found in early spring throughout this historical and close-knit neighbourhood just east of Toronto&#8217;s downtown.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\ud83c\udf38 <\/span><span class=\"s4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/jccc-sakurafest\/\"><b>Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC): SakuraFest<\/b><\/a><\/span><span class=\"s1\"><b> | Continuing<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>\ud83d\udccdJapanese Canadian Cultural Centre, Toronto<\/strong><br \/>\nJCCC hosts their new SakuraFest to celebrate the traditional appreciation (or \u201chanami\u201d) of cherry blossoms, Japan\u2019s spectacular flowering trees.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\ud83e\ude82 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/power-plant-colourful-parachutes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery: \u201cColourful Parachutes: Imagining Alternative Futures Through the Power of Play\u201d<\/a> | Continuing<\/h3>\n<p>\ud83d\udccd<strong>The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery, Harbourfront Centre<\/strong><br \/>\n\u201cColourful Parachutes: Imagining Alternative Futures Through the Power of Play\u201d examines the politics of the exhibition space through the radical power of play, including unexpected and uniquely engaging results.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21070 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2024\/01\/FFEventCalendarAd_Toronto_728x90-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Calendar Banner\" width=\"2560\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2024\/01\/FFEventCalendarAd_Toronto_728x90-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2024\/01\/FFEventCalendarAd_Toronto_728x90-600x74.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2024\/01\/FFEventCalendarAd_Toronto_728x90-2000x247.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2024\/01\/FFEventCalendarAd_Toronto_728x90-768x95.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2024\/01\/FFEventCalendarAd_Toronto_728x90-1536x190.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2024\/01\/FFEventCalendarAd_Toronto_728x90-2048x253.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16248\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2023\/06\/Banner-FFT-Guide-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2023\/06\/Banner-FFT-Guide-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2023\/06\/Banner-FFT-Guide-600x30.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2023\/06\/Banner-FFT-Guide-2000x100.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2023\/06\/Banner-FFT-Guide-768x39.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2023\/06\/Banner-FFT-Guide-1536x77.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2023\/06\/Banner-FFT-Guide-2048x103.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">\ud83c\udf38 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/cherry-blossoms-toronto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guide to the Best Spots to See Cherry Blossoms in Toronto<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">Toronto is obsessed with cherry blossoms, which bloom in late April to early May. Don&#8217;t miss out with our list of the best viewing spots!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\ud83d\ude0e <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/seasonal-attractions-opening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guide to Seasonal Attractions Opening Times in Toronto and the GTA<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Start making your plans to have fun this Spring and Summer! Get ready for Opening Day with our Guide to Seasonal Attractions Opening Times in Toronto and the GTA&#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf33 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/family-parks-playgrounds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guide to the Best Family Parks and Playgrounds in Toronto<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Our fair city is full of parks that are perfect for a family outing, so hang out with our guide to the Best Family Parks and Playgrounds in Toronto.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\ud83e\udd11 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/presto-card-deals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guide to PRESTO Card Discounts and Deals in Toronto and the GTA<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>PRESTO customers can do more with their cards by getting deals, so get saving with our Guide to PRESTO Card Discounts and Deals in Toronto and the GTA!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\ud83e\udd7e <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/parks-pathways-hiking-toronto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guide to the Best Parks and Pathways for Hiking in Toronto<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>See why our city is called a &#8220;A City Within A Park&#8221;! Stroll through our list of the best parks and pathways for hiking in Toronto.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\ud83d\udecd\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/spring-markets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guide to Spring Markets and Craft Fairs in Toronto and the GTA<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Spring Markets are blooming around town with arts &amp; crafts and pop-up events. It\u2019s just the right excuse to escape our winter indoor hibernation and help support local businesses, florists, artisans and crafters.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf81 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/birthday-freebies-toronto-gta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">140+ Birthday Freebies in Toronto and the GTA<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Especially in today\u2019s economy, everyone could use a little treat now and then. So, why not make it special extra by having that treat on your birthday?!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/visitor.r20.constantcontact.com\/manage\/optin?v=001XOXiuHMUerRndk_hY89XB3iWCt6S3pvT_Oids85JPA2SpeKm7j7R6hATw6o_7hvye3gd3mNq4wS9N0xovNfuUxMK8bY03YDfFFIfHBYrMiuxBdEGDK8jQdbYcSdqdPfbyFDfwtiGnGkVxwAEljG0T__ZlfHYFFIICkgGSr4djr4%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Don\u2019t Miss Out!<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Love this weekend guide? Explore our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Family Fun Events in Toronto<\/a> and bookmark the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Toronto Events Calendar<\/a> to never miss a family adventure!<\/p>\n<p>Stay connected on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/familyfuntoronto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/familyfunYYZ\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@familyfunyyz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TikTok<\/a>, and sign up for our <a href=\"https:\/\/visitor.r20.constantcontact.com\/manage\/optin?v=001XOXiuHMUerRndk_hY89XB3iWCt6S3pvT_Oids85JPA2SpeKm7j7R6hATw6o_7hvye3gd3mNq4wS9N0xovNfuUxMK8bY03YDfFFIfHBYrMiuxBdEGDK8jQdbYcSdqdPfbyFDfwtiGnGkVxwAEljG0T__ZlfHYFFIICkgGSr4djr4%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">weekly e-newsletter<\/a> for even more local events.<\/p>\n<p>Have a family-friendly event coming up? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/submit-event\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Submit your details<\/a>, and we\u2019ll add all qualifying events to our site.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/visitor.r20.constantcontact.com\/manage\/optin?v=001XOXiuHMUerRndk_hY89XB3iWCt6S3pvT_Oids85JPA2SpeKm7j7R6hATw6o_7hvye3gd3mNq4wS9N0xovNfuUxMK8bY03YDfFFIfHBYrMiuxBdEGDK8jQdbYcSdqdPfbyFDfwtiGnGkVxwAEljG0T__ZlfHYFFIICkgGSr4djr4%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2026\/02\/TorontoNewsletterBanner_728x90.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1456\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2026\/02\/TorontoNewsletterBanner_728x90.jpg 1456w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2026\/02\/TorontoNewsletterBanner_728x90-600x74.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/files\/2026\/02\/TorontoNewsletterBanner_728x90-768x95.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1456px) 100vw, 1456px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s the last weekend of April, which in Ontario means cherry blossom season is finally here! 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